"State in Tense Period": Kanimozhi Slams TVK Over Crime Surge
DMK's Kanimozhi attacks TVK over a surge in sexual offences and missing children, claiming the state is in a tense period.
In a blistering counterattack, DMK Deputy General Secretary and Member of Parliament Kanimozhi has launched a scathing critique of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), claiming that the state of Tamil Nadu has been plunged into a period of extreme tension under the current administration. The remarks come as a direct response to provocations from the TVK IT Wing, which had previously suggested that the DMK would soon face "tense moments."
Addressing a press conference in Chennai on Monday, Kanimozhi flipped the narrative, asserting that it is not the DMK, but the entire populace of Tamil Nadu, that is currently enduring a state of anxiety and insecurity.
Allegations of Unprecedented Violence
Kanimozhi raised serious alarms regarding the safety of women and children, alleging a steep rise in heinous crimes over the last five months. She claimed that sexual offences against women have reached an "unprecedented level" in the history of the state since the TVK assumed power.
The DMK leader specifically highlighted a disturbing trend in crimes against children, citing a rise in sexual violence, murders, and disappearances. According to Kanimozhi, more than 10 children have gone missing in a single month alone, painting a grim picture of the current law and order situation.
Specific Incidents Cited
To support her claims, Kanimozhi pointed to several harrowing cases that she believes have been suppressed or neglected by the authorities:
- The Ennore Case: She alleged that a two-and-a-half-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by TVK functionaries in Thalankuppam, Ennore, and claimed that efforts were made to prevent the incident from becoming public.
- The Gingee Disappearance: She noted that a child went missing in Gingee and remains untraced, with no clarity provided by the government regarding the child's condition or whereabouts.
- The Ranipet Incident: Kanimozhi mentioned a one-year-old child who vanished in Ranipet, stating that no information has been released about the child's fate.
Accusations of Political Shielding
The DMK leader further alleged that TVK affiliates are operating with complete impunity. She claimed that party functionaries are committing crimes with the "arrogance" that the TVK government will protect them regardless of the victim or the severity of the offense.
Kanimozhi argued that there is a glaring lack of transparency and a failure to take effective steps to rescue victims or ensure public safety, suggesting that political shielding is preventing justice from being served.
Calling Out Pre-Election Rhetoric
Turning the spotlight on TVK leader Vijay, Kanimozhi reminded the public of the promises made before the party came to power. She recalled how Vijay had repeatedly claimed that law and order had deteriorated under previous leadership and vowed to set everything right upon assuming office.
"At that time, Vijay asked whether Tamil Nadu was a country or a forest. Now, DMK president M.K. Stalin is asking the same question."
Kanimozhi concluded her address with a sharp critique of the government's current governance standards, urging the administration to find its conscience and fulfill its primary duty: protecting the general public.